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FA07 KMK

2007 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

74,084 mi
Last recorded74,084 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA07 KMK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 74,084 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

slight binding on front brakes

Pass 1 Apr 2019 72,613 miles

Offside headlight lens fayding

Pass 6 Apr 2018 71,727 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Apr 2018 71,727 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Apr 2017 70,308 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 70,308 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 68,473 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 66,388 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 58,038 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 58,035 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 53,164 miles

bonett safety catch inoperative. REPAIRED

Pass 31 Jul 2012 45,864 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 45,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 1 Aug 2011 36,143 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 36,143 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 27,433 miles

both front tyres have only 2 00mm of tread. min allowed is 1.6mm.

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?

Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
3,997
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
229,767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,453
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28,710
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,450
position lamp(s) not working 19,223
parking brake recording little or no effort 18,423
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FA07 KMK is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2007 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 47,694 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Picanto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,453 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FA07 KMK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Picanto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 19 years old, this Kia Picanto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FA07 KMK registered?

FA07 KMK is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 July 2007.

Is FA07 KMK safe to buy?

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